Next Generation State Standards
Curriculum Association
K-PS2-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to compare the effects of different strengths or different directions of pushes and pulls on the motion of an object.
Students will learn about the different forces on an aircraft through its different directions.
3-PS2-2. Make observations and/or measurements of an object’s motion to provide evidence that a pattern can be used to predict future motion.
Students will take measurements of a foam airplane with applied forces and see the reaction.
4-PS3-1. Use evidence to construct an explanation relating the speed of an object to the energy of that object.
Students will use a frisbee to conduct an experiment to learn about Bernoulli’s Principle.
K-2-ETS1-1. Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
Students will make observations of an airfoil built by them and try to improve it to have a better reaction to the forces.
3-5-ETS1-1. Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.
Students will make observations of an airfoil built by them and try to improve it to have a better reaction to the forces.
3-5-ETS1-2. Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
Students will make observations of an airfoil built by them and try to improve it to have a better reaction to the forces.
3-5-ETS1-3. Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.
Students will make observations of an airfoil built by them and try to improve it to have a better reaction to the forces.
4-PS3-1. Use evidence to construct an explanation relating the speed of an object to the energy of that object.
Students will build an airplane and determine how to modify speed and bring about improvements.